In 2016, the citywide celebration Shakespeare 400 Chicago marked four centuries of the playwright’s rich legacy since his death in 1616. Throughout the yearlong festival, 1.1 million people took part in 863 events across 231 locations across the city, presented by 60 local cultural and creative organizations. International artists from 12 countries traveled 116,112 miles to make Chicago their stage, where they performed the Bard’s work in 11 languages.